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midi_to_cv
parse midi messages with ALSA sequencer API, and output SPI message to
MCP4921 DAC for controlling an analog synthesizer
tested hardware:
raspberry pi Model B or libre computer AML-S905X-CC
(other linux boards with spidev drivers should also work, but the GPIO
pins may be different)
MCP4921 12-bit DAC
NOTE: you'll need to use aconnect or similar to send MIDI messages from a
device to this program. eg)
$ aconnect -l
$ aconnect 128:0 64:0
useful resources:
MIDI:
http://fundamental-code.com/midi/
https://www.alsa-project.org/alsa-doc/alsa-lib/group___sequencer.html
https://soundprogramming.net/file-formats/midi-note-frequencies/
SPI:
https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=304828#p1856388
https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/spi/spidev.html
https://hub.libre.computer/t/how-to-enable-spi-on-aml-s905x-cc-le-potato/285
MCP4921 datasheet:
https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/aemDocuments/documents/OTH/ProductDocuments/DataSheets/22248a.pdf
TODO: gate on/off controls, can just use hardware GPIO in digital mode
TODO: add README with wiring instructions for SPI to DAC
TODO: DAC voltage stepping
if we use DAC input 4080 = 5V, then we can do steps of 1/12V on exactly the
correct DAC value. Would then need to set Vref to
DAC: 5V = 4080 / 4095 * Vref, Vref ~= 5.0184